HYSTERICAL - Behind the Velvet Curtain with Stand-Up Comedy’s Boundary-Breaking Women

Dive into a captivating 55-minute panel discussion from SXSW 2021 featuring the cast and director of HYSTERICAL, a groundbreaking documentary exploring the journey of female stand-up comedians. Join Fortune Feimster, Rachel Feinstein, Marina Franklin, Sherri Shepherd, Iliza Shlesinger, Jessica Kirson, and director Andrea Nevins as they share honest and hilarious insights into their experiences as boundary-breaking women in comedy. Moderated by Melanie McFarland, the panel delves into the struggles and triumphs of shattering comedy's glass ceiling, the evolution of stand-up as a male-dominated field, and the impact of their voices on their generation and gender. Discover the importance of improv, the power of anger in comedy, and the changing landscape of the comedy world. Learn about their first exposures to stand-up, the challenges of being a headliner, and their efforts to support young female comedians. The discussion also touches on sensitive topics like breast cancer and how it's addressed on stage, offering a raw and authentic look into the lives of these trailblazing comedians.